Best of Morocco - Morocco Grand Itinerary-20 Day
From € 1070
Overview of 12 Days Morocco Tour From Marrakech:
Experience Morocco’s cities and desert wonders on this two-week grand tour. Start in the commercial city of Casablanca, where you’ll visit Mosque Hassan Ⅱ and the capital Rabat, then marvel at Chefchaouen’s iconic blue-tinged architecture. Continue to the country’s cultural capital, Fes, before following ancient caravan routes into the Sahara Desert, where you’ll camp among shifting dunes and explore oasis towns. Finish on the coast, winding through Marrakesh’s souks and relaxing in the seaside town of Essaouira.
- Duration: 20 Days/19 Night
- Start: Casablanca
- End: Casablanca
- Type: Private
- Style: Active & Explorer
Highlights of 12-day Morocco itinerary:
- Visit Casablanca and tour Hassan II, Morocco's largest mosque
- Discover souks, tanneries, and artisan workshops in medieval Fes
- Marvel at Chefchaouen's iconic blue-tinged architecture
- Follow ancient caravan routes and camp in the Sahara Desert
- Explore Marrakesh's palaces, souks, and tombs
- Drive along the coastline and swim in windy waves
Is this Morocco itinerary in 12 days right for you?
This private all-inclusive grand tour is suited to travelers determined to experience Morocco from north to south and east to west, including the imperial cities, beach towns, rural villages, Atlas Mountains, and the Sahara desert. As a desert country, Morocco can have extreme weather. Please consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability for that season. Prefer to the section of Essential Travel Info for more details. This grand Morocco itinerary includes a visit to one of the most impressive sites in Casablanca-Mosque Hassan Ⅱ, it’s required to dress well. Cover your body with a long scarf such as the shoulders and hair. Check our Essential Travel Info or Contact us For more details.
Why you’ll like this Morocco grand tour!
This 20-day Morocco tour grand itinerary from Casablanca lets you explore Morocco’s must-see sights without being in a hurry and experience the local culture of the ethnic groups of Arabs and Berbers. Stretch your legs along Morocco’s coastal beaches such as Agadir and Essaouira region, meanwhile exploring its hidden paradises and historical medinas. Travel with a local knowledge leader who will share the magic and the real of Morocco with you. Admire the landscapes along the way, especially panoramic with some breathtaking views. Explore the valleys full of rose trees, and take a gentle walk under the canyon of Todra Gorge (320 m). Spend the night in a luxury camp staring at the shiny stars. Join a traditional local band after dinner to have some fun with their music dancing around and open fire. Marvel at iconic sights during visits to the remarkable Sahara Desert, the timeless Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the tranquil oasis of Skoura, and the bustling city of Marrakech.
Brief itinerary of 12 Days Moroccan voyage:
Day | Highlights | Overnights |
Day 1 | Arrival in Casablanca, exploring Casablanca’s sights | Casablanca |
Day 2 | Morning in Rabat, Asilah, Exploring Tangier | Tangier |
Day 3 | Exploring Tangier, Tetouane, Blue city of Chefchaouen | Chefchaouen |
Day 4 | Roman ruins of Volubilis and the Imperial city of Meknes | Meknes |
Day 5 | Exploring Meknes and Vineyard in Meknes | Fes |
Day 6 | Exploring the imperial city of Fes | Fes |
Day 7 | National Park of Ifrane, and Cedar Forest | Midelt |
Day 8 | Atlas Mountains, Ziz Valley, Sahara desert, and Camel Ride | Merzouga |
Day 9 | Adventures around Merzouga | Merzouga |
Day 10 | Rissani Market, Todra Gorge in Tinghir, and Dades Valley | Boumalne |
Day 11 | Rose Valley, and the oasis of Skoura | Ouarzazate |
Day 12 | Exploring Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and Taliouine | Taroudant |
Day 13 | Exploring Taroudant, little Marrakech | Tafraout |
Day 14 | Tiznit, La plage Blanche | Agadir |
Day 15 | Exploring Agadir, travel to Essaouira via Taghazout beach | Essaouira |
Day 16 | Exploring the coastal city of Essaouira | Essaouira |
Day 17 | Essaouira to Marrakech | Marrakech |
Day 18 | Explore the red city of Marrakech | Marrakech |
Day 19 | Free day | Marrakech |
Day 20 | Depart to Airport |
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Detailed itinerary 12-day Morocco trip:
Day 01: Arrival in Casablanca
Welcome to Morocco! Welcome to Casablanca, the commercial city of Morocco and the largest modern city in Morocco. Your Morocco vacation begins in the economic city of Morocco. Upon your arrival at the Mohammed V International Airport, you will be greeted by a Morocco Vacation Travel representative and transferred to your hotel in Casablanca. If time permits, we’ll visit the massive Mosque Hassan II. The 7th largest Mosque in the world, and is also one of the only three mosques in Morocco that non-Muslims can enter. Join a guided tour and appreciate the fine examples of Moroccan and Islamic artisanship.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- No meals included today
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Casablanca – Mosque Hassan Ⅱ sightseeing tour – MAD130
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Entrance fees to the monuments are not included. However, it’s simply possible to be included just let us know please while you are confirming your trip with one of our experts.
Day 02: Casablanca - Rabat - Asilah - Tangier
After breakfast today, you’ll travel to Tangier via the Atlantic Coast. On the way, we’ll stop in Rabat, the capital of Morocco and home to the Royal Family. Here, you’ll visit the Hassan Tower monument, which is one of the most magnificent buildings of the Almohad Dynasty. Hassan Tower is a minaret of the incomplete mosque and the 12th-century Oudaias Kasbah.
In the afternoon you’ll continue to Asilah, a beautiful coastal town. This old Portuguese colony town is a popular destination that attracts many Moroccans in the summertime for their holidays, due to the clean and attractive beaches. From there, drive the short distance up to your accommodation in Tangier. Time permitting, you’ll visit the Hercules Caves. And you’ll get the chance to see the Spanish-influenced architecture.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Rabat – Tower Hassan Ⅱ walking tour
- Rabat – Oudaias Kasbah visit
- Asilah – Medina walking tour
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 3 hours. 48 minutes
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 338 km
Entrance fees to the monuments are not included. However, it’s simply possible to be included just let us know please while you are confirming your trip with one of our experts.
Day 03: Exploring Tangier - Chefchaouen
Tangier is a gateway to Africa! situated on the Strait of Gibraltar. Today, explore the historical sites of Tangier before we venture to Chefchaouen. Stroll around the kasbah, a fortress area that offers sweeping views of the Strait of Gibraltar. Wander through its snaking markets lined with market stalls and ornate architecture. You can also venture out of the city to visit Cap Spartel, a striking lighthouse that marks the spot where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea.
Arrive in the blue city of Chefchaouen around midday. So, you’ll have a full afternoon to explore this unique town. After your check-in at your hotel, you are free to tailor the town as you wish. head out to Plaza Uta el-Hammam, the city’s main square, which is named for the hammams that once encircled it. Then tour the old kasbah and its eerie prison cells, used during Spanish rule. In the late afternoon, as the sun cools, follow the blue path to the Spanish Mosque to admire the city with a breathtaking view.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Tangier – Medina guided walking tour
- Chefchaouen – Medina walking tour
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 2 hours. 15 minutes
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 112 Km
Entrance fees to the monuments are not included. However, it’s simply possible to be included just let us know please while you are confirming your Moroccan trip with one of our experts.
Day 04: Chefchaouen - Volubilis - Meknes
Today rise early to enjoy your full morning before we leave for Meknes. Photography enthusiasts will appreciate hopping out of bed early to take photos of empty picturesque streets. On our way to the imperial city of Meknes, we’ll visit Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that contains Morocco’s best-preserved Roman ruins. You can take a nice break from driving to wander the massive complex, exploring large merchant homes with visible heating systems, temples, and many well-preserved mosaics.
Next, Visit the village of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun. which from a distance, looks like a sitting camel. Moulay Idriss was founded in 789 CE by Moulay Idriss after he had fled religious and tribal conflicts in Mecca. It was here that he founded the Idrisid dynasty, making Moulay Idriss Morocco’s first Islamic capital and a site of ongoing cultural significance.
You’ll end the day in Meknes, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities. the Ismailia capital of Morocco, Meknes is slower and less populated than the other imperial cities and is a perfect place to wind down from our next active day in Fes. Dinner is at your leisure, and you will have the rest of the evening to relax before you move on to your next tour tomorrow.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast & Dinner
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Chefchaouen – medina walking tour
- Volubilis – Roman ruins guided walking tour – MAD70
- Moulay Idriss Zerhoun – Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 3 hrs. 30 minutes
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 194 km
Day 05: Exploring Meknes - Fes
Start an explorative journey of the Ismailia capital of Morocco, Your guide will ensure that you see the most important places of historical and cultural interest: The fascinating gate Bab Mansour built by the Sultan Moulay Ismail, the granary and the Sahrij Souani used for irrigation and plantation.
After lunch, visit The Vines of Guerrouane. Enjoy the rest of the day out of the city venturing into Morocco’s unique Guerrouane agricultural region, just beyond Meknes. Learn about the region’s crops, history, traditions, and flavors with a winery tour and private tasting.
Afterward, you’ll drive to Fes for the night. The courtyard in your hotel is a perfect place to relax as you crack open your favorite bottle from the day’s wine discovery.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Meknes – Medina guided walking tour
- Boufakrane – Château Roslane visit
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 1 hour
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 64 km
Entrance fees to the monuments are not included. However, it’s simply possible to be included just let us know please while you are confirming your trip with one of our experts.
Day 06: Exploring Fes
Your official local guide will meet you after breakfast to start your day of exploration in the Fes medina. This UNESCO-protected medina is full of arms-width alleyways and donkey-width roads. Fes is home to the most beautiful sights that Morocco has to offer. The oldest leather tanneries in the world, watch how priceless rugs are hand-made on traditional looms, and walk through an active pottery factory as the craftsmen show you each step they take to create intricate mosaic artwork. Your guide will help you learn the fabulousness that is Fes as only a true local can.
After lunch, continue your guided tour through the charming alleyways and small streets of the old medina known locally as Fes El-Bali. Stop by the Blue Gate known as Bab Boujloud. Within a few steps from there, you’ll get to the religious school, the old Jewish quarter , and the University of Al Quaraouiyine, the oldest university in the world. Afterward, drive to the new medina and stop by the Royal Palace for some pictures. Your guide will ensure that you visit all the must-see sites before accompanying you back to your hotel.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Fes – Medina guided walking tour
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Entrance fees to the monuments are not included. However, it’s simply possible to be included just let us know please while you are confirming your trip with one of our experts.
Day 07: Fes - Ifrane - Cedar Forest - Midelt
Since today’s driving is not very long, you may have a full morning to explore more Fes on your own or leave Fes early in order to have a lot of time for your next stops. Enjoy a private transfer in a comfortable vehicle to your accommodation in Midelt. Along the way, we’ll stop in the village of Ifrane, a beautiful mountainous village, referred to as ‶the Switzerland of Morocco″. Take a gentle walk around the National Park of Ifrane.
Next, drive along the Cedar Forest toward the town of Azrou, where troops of Barbary Macaque monkeys lounge in ancient cedar trees near the road. Enjoy your typical feast in this village. Afterward, continue your leisure journey over the Middle Atlas Mountains and arrive at your hotel in the afternoon.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast & Dinner
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Ifrane – National park walking tour
- Atlas Mountains – Cedar Forest walking tour
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 3hrs. 20 minutes
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 211 km
Day 08: Midelt - Atlas Mountains - Ziz Valley - Erfoud - Merzouga
Get an early start today, because you’ll be covering a lot of ground to reach the Sahara Desert! You will start by crossing the Middle Atlas Mountains through the town of Er-Rich and following its river. Along the way, feel free to ask your driver for stops in your preferred place. Even though, he’s going to make several stops in interesting places.
Stop in Ziz Valley, known for its hidden oases and palm tree clusters. Along the road, you will see many fortified houses known as ksars—built to protect precious wares, including gold, salt, and spices. Additionally, you will begin to see early signs of Saharan sand dunes. These wind-blown dunes are in constant motion, often leading them to encroach upon farms, roads, and buildings.
Continue onto Erfoud, known for its date festival and fossil mining. Here you can visit a local collective to learn more about the process and meet some local artisans. Arrive at Erg-Chebbi dunes in Merzouga, an extensive sea of sand dunes covering the area and surrounded by hamadas. Never stationary, the massive dunes shift and travel depending on the changing wind! The locals believe that these dunes were sent as a punishment for turning away a weary traveler from the desert. They say that after they sent away this traveler, the gods made the dunes pile up right outside their town; to teach them a lesson and to never send away weary men and women ever again.
Switch gears and transfer to your personal camel to begin your trek over the sand dunes and to your Bedouin-style camp. This is a big opportunity to enjoy what might be the best sunset ever in your life and to shoot the best photos. When you get to the luxury camp. you will be welcomed with a cup of mint tea. Here is where you will spend an unforgettable night. Enjoy an evening under the stars beside a campfire listening to traditional music.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast & Dinner
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Erfoud – Fossils museum
- Sahara desert – Camel trekking
- Sahara desert – Sandboarding
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Sahara Desert – ATVing, buggy
- Sahara Desert – Horseback riding
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 4 hours
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 264 km
Day 09: Exploring Merzouga
Good morning! Today, We definitely recommend you wake up early to enjoy the sun coming out of nowhere on a high sand dune nearby. After breakfast. Optionally, you will camel trek back to the village of Merzouga. Set off on an adventure of a lifetime on an off-roading vehicle to explore and experience what the Sahara desert has to offer.
Stop in Khamliya, a small village on the edge of the orange-colored Erg-Chebbi sand dunes. Known for the Gnaoua people. Originally from south African countries. They are known for their distinctive style of dancing and music. For lunch at the local restaurant nearby. We will get to see how the local specialty dish of pizza Berber is made.
Later, cross the sand dunes to the nomadic Berber families. Many families still practice their lifestyle in the wildlife under goat fur tents. Feel free to join them in order to learn more about their culture, you’ll be amazed by their hospitality. In the afternoon, we’ll take you to visit the oasis in Hassilabied, a small Berber town near Merzouga. Maybe you’d like to experience the Sahara desert in a different way before driving you to your hotel facing the sand dunes. Driving an ATV quad or Buggy on the dunes is funny.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast & Dinner
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Sahara Desert – Camel trekking
- Sahara Desert – Sandboarding
- Sahara desert – Exploring Merzouga area
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Sahara desert – ATVing & buggy
- Sahara desert – Horseback riding
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today your Sahara desert sightseeing tour includes Desert nomads and Gnaoua families, and there are no entrance fees to join those people, but it’s required to leave a donation after. Ask your leader for more information or check our essential travel information.
Day 10: Merzouga - Rissani - Todra Gorge - Dades Gorge
Wake early for the last walk in the Sahara desert to catch the desert sunrise, Meet your driver and travel toward Dades Gorge through the rural villages and Todra Gorge. Your camera won’t get much rest today! This region of Morocco is home to dramatic slots of canyons, picturesque river valleys, and towering mountains. Prepare for an indrawn breath of awe as every turn reveals new sights in the spectacular Todra Gorge. The first stop after the Sahara desert will be in Rissani. A market town, Rissani holds a livestock auction and is home to a “donkey parking lot”, a site worth (hearing) about and experience! From there, drive through umbrella-shaped trees of the acacia forests to Alnif.
Stop in Tinghir town for lunch, which is famous for its grand canyons. Stretch your legs for a walk under the red cliff of Todra Gorge. A massive trench that rises over 300 meters (984 feet) to form one of the most dramatic and spectacular natural sights in Morocco. Upon reaching Boumalne Dades in the afternoon, drive along Dades Valley toward Dades Gorges. Marvel at the Rock formation known as ‶Monkey paws″, and catch the sunset behind the mountains. Appreciate the fabulous view overlooking the Dades Gorge in Tisdrine famous for its sneaky or zigzag road before driving you to your hotel overlooking the valley.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast & Dinner
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Sahara Desert – Camel trekking
- Sahara Desert – Sandboarding
- Rissani – Traditional market walking tour
- Tinghir – Todra Gorge walking tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Sahara Desert – ATVing, buggy
- Sahara Desert – Horseback riding
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 3hrs .41 minutes
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 354 km.
Day 11: Dades Gorge - Kalaat M'gouna - Ouarzazate
Our journey today won’t be very long, since Ouarzazate is not that far away from Dades Gorge. Drive a long the ‶road of thousand kasbahs″ toward Kalaa M’gouna and Ouarzazate ‶Hollywood of Africa″. Stop in Kalaat M’Gouna known as the town of roses. Visit locals at their cooperative to see the process of converting rose petals into rose water and oil. Purchase the rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time after your trip is over.
From there, continue to Ouarzazate. On our way, we’ll stop in Skoura town, which is full of destroyed and abandoned kasbahs. Visit the Kasbah Ameridil, a well-preserved kasbah in the oasis of Skoura. Originally built in the 17th century, is one of Morocco’s most iconic living museums.
After having lunch in Ouarzazate, you’ll realize why geography and beautiful landscapes have attracted many world-class movie producers in this area. Visit Kasbah Taourirt, built in the 17th century by the Imzwarn, a powerful local family and expanded by the Glaoui family in the 19th century. Later tour the Atlas Studios that have lured many Hollywood film crews, acting as the backdrop to scenes from Game of Thrones, The Mummy, Prison Break, and Gladiator. Join a studio tour to explore inside and know more before we move to our next sight(Ait Ben Haddou village).
The fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, is famous for its dramatic kasbah-Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Was once a major stop along the caravan route between Marrakech and the Sahara. Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987 and is a famous location for numerous films such as Game Of Thrones, Lawrence Of Arabia, and many more. Tour the Kasbah and appreciate traditional Moroccan architecture clay before check-in to your hotel.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Dinner & Breakfast
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Kalaat M’gouna – Female cooperative of rose water
- Skoura – Kasbah amridil MAD40
- Ouarzazate – Atlas Studio & museum – MAD80
- Ouarzazate – Kasbah Taourirt – MAD80
- Ait Ben Haddou – Kasbah walking tour
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 2 h. 26minutes
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 172 km
Entrance fees to the monuments are not included. However, it’s simply possible to be included just let us know please while you are confirming your trip with one of our experts.
Day 12: Ouarzazate - Taliouine - Aoulouz - Taroudant
It’s time to farewell the fertile village of Ait Ben Haddou and make your way south toward Taroudant. Along the way, we’ll make multiple stops in some Berber towns such as Tazenakht, Aoulouz , and Taliouine known for saffron. Time permitting, you can visit some saffron factories in Taliouine. Saffron from Taliouine is sold across Morocco but the first place it ends up is the marketplace in Taliouine itself. Walk into any market and you’ll see and know what this product is useful for.
Later on, it continued to Taroudant City known as the grandmother of Marrakech, because of its surrounding ramparts. Once we get there, we may get started on our city tour if we arrive early and have some energy. Start with its old medina, kasbahs, and old synagogue that has become a store of furniture, lamps, and pottery with an incredible stock of carpets, jewelry, and dishes in nickel silver.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Taliouine – Female’s cooperative of Zaffron.
- Taroudant – Medina guided walking tour
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 4 hours
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 274 km
Entrance fees to the monuments are not included. However, it’s simply possible to be included just let us know please while you are confirming your trip with one of our experts.
Day 13: Exploring Taroudant - Tafraout
Taroudant was used as a base to launch attacks against the Spanish and Portuguese armies, which occupied the regions around the coastal city of Agadir 80 kilometers away. The five large unbreachable gates, called “bab” in Arabic, were made of hard materials to withstand attack. After breakfast, you’ll meet your guide again and continue the sightseeing tour that you haven’t finished yesterday.
Continue to Tafraout, Along the way, we’ll stop to visit Tizourgane Kasbah. It’s located on the Anti-Atlas of Morocco and dates from the 13th century. Upon our arrival in Tafraout, we’ll visit its unique small village. Explore the painted rocks. In 1984 Belgian artist Jean Verame painted these rocks with the help of the Tafraoute Fire Department. Next, walk through the Palmary Oasis where you can have an opportunity to meet locals or simply relax at your hotel. Dinner is at your leisure, and you will have the rest of the evening to relax before you move on to your next tour tomorrow.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Taroudant – Medina walking tour
- Tizourgane – Kasbah walking tour
- Tafraout – Village walking tour
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 2h. 56 minutes
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 148 km
Entrance fees to the monuments are not included. However, it’s simply possible to be included just let us know please while you are confirming your trip with one of our experts.
Day 14: Tafraout - Tiznit - Mirleft - Agadir
After a good night’s rest, travel to Agadir. Nicknamed Gateway to Sahara. Much of Agadir’s old city was destroyed by an earthquake in 1960, so most of what can be found here today is relatively new. Along the way, we’ll pass through the town of Tiznit and Mirleft Beach. Tiznit is well known for its silver jewelry, mint, daggers, and sabers. Was founded in 1881 by Sultan Hassan I.
Stop for lunch in Mirleft village, a small and sleepy fishing town peacefully set back from the untouched Southern Moroccan coastline and a handful of rugged beaches. Here you’ll have enough time to relax under beachy rugged hills. Afterward, drive northward along Aglou Corniche to your accommodation in Agadir.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Tiznit – Aghenaj Kasbah walking tour
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 4 hrs. 52 minutes
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 340 km
Entrance fees to the monuments are not included. However, it’s simply possible to be included just let us know please while you are confirming your trip with one of our experts.
Day 15: Exploring Agadir - Essaouira
Since Agadir’s old city was destroyed by an earthquake in 1960, its modern city with a buzzy marina filled with upscale shopping and restaurants is a sight to behold. Enjoy a seaside stroll along the beach to the Marina. Next, visit Souk El Had. One of the biggest markets in Morocco, featuring goods ranging from spices to housewares, plus homestyle eats. From there, go to explore Rocoparc or Crocodile Zoo. The only zoological park of crocodiles in Morocco. It is home to more than 325 Nile crocodiles in a botanical garden.
After, driving to Agadir Oufla, the Kasbah of Agadir Oufla is a historical landmark in Agadir, Morocco that housed the old city of Agadir, much of which was affected by the earthquake that struck the city.
Later, continue along the road to the coastal town of Essaouira, a seaport city made popular by its excellent surfing beaches. The 3-hour route passes over extensive, surfing beaches with gorgeous views. As we approach the western seaboard of Morocco, we’ll stop in Taghazout. A world-famous surfing spot, if you’re not a surfer, it’s definitely worth visiting Taghazout village if you’re looking for a relaxing, chilled place to enjoy the sunshine and scenic ocean views. Check-in to your accommodation in Essaouira.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Agadir – Traditional market walking tour
- Agadir – Rocoparc – MAD85
- Agadir – Kasbah Agadir Oufla
- Agadir – Marina Agadir walking tour
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 3 hrs. 18 minutes
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 174 km
Entrance fees to the monuments are not included. However, it’s simply possible to be included just let us know please while you are confirming your trip with one of our experts.
Day 16: Exploring Essaouira
Good morning from the coastal city of Essaouira! The name Essaouira means image, Which is appropriate for the picturesque town. Where some scenes of the third season of Game of Thrones were filmed. Explore the city with the help of your private tour guide. Walk the Skala de la Kasbah (the 18th-century seafront ramparts) along the coast. Designed by European engineers, old brass canons line the walls and offer viewing access over the Atlantic.
Later, enjoy a lunch of fresh-caught seafood. Then, return to the medina before making your way to the windswept beach. this UNESCO-protected medina is full of synagogues, according to the locals, Essaouira was the last Moroccan city that Jewish people used to live in before immigrating to Israel. If you’re not tired, in the afternoon stroll along the beach and enjoy the sunset over the the Atlantic Ocean.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Essaouira – Medina walking tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Essaouira – Horseback riding
- Essaouira – Atving , Buggy
- Essaouira – Surfing
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Entrance fees to the monuments are not included. However, it’s simply possible to be included just let us know please while you are confirming your trip with one of our experts.
Day 17: Essaouira - Ounagha - Marrakech
Spend your full morning as you choose. Your journey starts after lunch in Essaouira eastward the city of Marrakech. Your driver will pick you up in the afternoon, taking you on the 3-hour drive into the city. Marrakech nicknamed the ‶Red City″ for its red sandstone walls and buildings, Marrakech was once an important trading capital for Atlas mountain tribes and remains an exciting former imperial city.
Along the way, we’ll stop to visit the local Argan Oil Cooperative and discover how the local women extract the precious oil from the argan nut to make oil used in the health, food, and cosmetic industries. If you’re lucky, you may see goats in the trees grazing on the argan fruit, a sight seen when grass pasture is limited or unavailable. Check-in to your hotel in the late afternoon, if you’re not that tired get out to stretch your legs around the Jemma El-Fna Square or simply relax at your hotel to rest well for your guided walking tour tomorrow.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Ounagha – Female’s cooperative of argan oil
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 2 hours. 45 minutes
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 191 km.
Day 18: Exploring Marrakech
After enjoying a relaxing breakfast at your hotel, meet your local guide for a full-day tour, starting with the vibrant souk of the medina and the live Jemaa El-Fna square famous for its snake charmers, storytellers, and food stalls. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, as the inside is for Muslims only. But its famous minaret is a sight to behold.
Next, visit the 19th century Bahia Palace and El Badi Palace ‶Palace of Wander or Brilliance″. Relax in the adjoining gardens, before carrying on to Ben Youssef Madrasa. Built-in the 16th century, this madrasa once housed students of the nearby mosque. Admire the Moroccan artisanship: carved cedar, stucco plaster, and zellij tiling. The hard-to-miss Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef Madrasa, and Museum of Moroccan Arts for more examples of traditional art and woodwork.
In the afternoon, we’ll take you to visit The Majorelle Gardens and Menara Gardens thus, Your guide will ensure that you see the most important places of historical and cultural interest. In the late afternoon, when the Jemaa El-Fna square gets crowded and the sun sets behind the minaret of Koutoubia Mosque, it’s a great opportunity to explore the square. Meet storytellers and try some local foods.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Marrakech – Medina guided walking tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Marrakech – ATVing, buggy
- Marrakech – Hot air balloon
- Marrakech – Majorelle gardens (online ticket) – MAD150
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Entrance fees to the monuments are not included. However, it’s simply possible to be included just let us know please while you are confirming your trip with one of our experts.
Day 19: Free day in Marrakech
Today is a free day in Marrakech to relax after this grand tour of a lifetime. After a late breakfast, explore and experience Marrakech as you wish. Go for a Spa to relax (Traditional Hammam & Massage with argan oil) or Cooking classes, know the secret behind the Moroccan cuisine or maybe go for a round trip Ourika Valley or Ouzoud Waterfalls. In the afternoon relax for your flight at your hotel.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Marrakech – ATVing, buggy
- Marrakech – Hot air balloon
- Marrakech – Cooking classes
- Marrakech – Spa ( Hammam & Massage)
- Marrakech – Excursion to Ouzoud’s waterfalls
- Marrakech – Excursion to Ourika Valley
Day 20: Transfer to the airport
You’ve packed as much culture and adventure as possible into these last 20 days. Now it’s time to take the memories home. At the appropriate time, your driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the airport either in Marrakech or Casablanca, where you’ll catch your departing flight. Safe travels!
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Airport Transfer To Marrakech Or Casablanca.
Today will be determined by your departure flight.
Allow 3 hrs to arrive at Casablanca Airport plus 2 hrs 30 mins before your departure flight.
Allow 20 minutes to arrive at Menara Airport Marrakech plus 2 hours 30 minutes before your departure flight.
Inclusive & Exclusive
- Inclusive
- Services of Morocco Vacation Travel throughout
- Private A/C SUV vehicle or minivan & fuel
- An English speaking guide during the trip
- A well-experienced driver during the trip
- Pick up & drop off everyday
- Overnight in Sahara desert camp with dinner & breakfast
- Private Local guide in every city (where it's necessary)
- All accommodations with breakfast
- 5 dinners on the following day: 7- 8- 9- 10- 11- 12 & 13
- Camel trek(one camel each)
- 4WD off-roading excursion every day
- Sand-Boarding in the desert
- All entrance fees to the monuments
- Fuel & Gasoline
- Exclusive
- Flights
- Personal purchase & souvenirs
- Lunches and drinks
- Dinner on the following days: 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 6- 14- 15- 16- 17- 18 & 19
- Optional activities
- Tips & Gratuities
Accommodations
We select the best accommodations carefully to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Hospitality and everything makes you feel like home.
| Standard 3 star | Mid-range 4 star | Splurge 5 star |
Casablanca | Hotel Maamoura | ||
Tangier | |||
Chefchaouen | |||
Meknes | Palais Didi | ||
Fes | |||
Midelt | Hotel Taddart Midelt | ||
Merzouga | |||
Merzouga | |||
Boumalne | |||
Ouarzazate | |||
Taroudant | |||
Tafraout | |||
Agadir | |||
Essaouira | |||
Marrakech |
* If those accommodations above are not available at the time of booking. You’ll be staying at similar ones and we will let you in advance. If you have preferred ones in mind to stay at and not mentioned above, let us know and we’re happy to book it for you.
* April and December are peak travel times! Make sure you book in advance to get preferred accommodations.
* Please keep in mind that there is no 5 star hotel in Chefchaouen, Meknes, Merzouga, Boumalne Dades, Troudant, and Tafraout. But you’ll be staying in a luxury hotel that has the atmosphere of 5-star.
Price & Booking
| 1 person | 2 person | 4 person | 8 person | 10 – 16 person |
First option | $ 5700 | $ 3100 | $ 1875 | $ 1237 | $ 1105 |
Second option | $ 6980 | $ 3800 | $ 2725 | $ 1965 | $ 1855 |
Third option | $ 11500 | $ 7850 | $ 6400 | $ 5737 | $ 5530 |
The prices of our tours depend on the packages you select(Splurge, Mid-range, or Don’t break the bank accommodations), the number of travelers on your journey, and the season of your travel.
* All prices are in Euro, US Dollars, Pounds, or Moroccan Dirhams, per person. There is an additional 10% fee for tours including the dates between Dec.20 – Jan.5(Peak Season). For single rooms, a single supplement fee will be applied.
For the bookings of our tours, we kindly request a small deposit of 20% of the total price to be sent to our bank account, PayPal or Wise account. The balance is to be paid to your driver/guide at the meeting.
Trip preparation
Know Before You Go
Although most of the planning and preparation is taken care of for you, there are still a few things you should know and some details you should take care of to ensure your comfort, safety and peace of mind. Please review the following information before your departure to ensure that any surprises along the way will only be pleasant ones.
During the booking process please let us know if you have any food restrictions or allergies.
Since lunches are not included, your guide will suggest restaurants where the food is tasty and fresh in order not to get sick. However, if you have a particular restaurant in mind. Inform your guide to accommodate your choices. On the other hand, based on his experiences, he will be glad to assist you whether their service and meals are marvelous.
Alternatively, your driver will make frequent stops along the way, especially in breathtaking places. This tour is flexible, if you recognize a worthy place to stop in, feel free to ask your gently driver.
Respect tour departures times to avoid delay and loss of sightseeing opportunities. If necessary, let your guide and driver know.
For the benefit of all tour participants, we ask tour members to be considerate of their fellow travelers in the following ways:
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or “drone” technology has quickly become affordable and is increasingly popular with recreational users. While some countries have clear, established drone laws, others do not, or existing regulations are undergoing review and change. Travelers who wish to bring a drone on their trip are responsible to research and abide by the laws and regulations, as well as to check with their airline(s) regarding their rules for transporting drones. Please note that tours are unable to extend the length of scheduled visits and stops to accommodate use of drones. If you’re coming with your drone, let us know in advance to schedule the time for it.
- Ramadan may make your trip excruciating, due to most of the restaurants and shops would be closed. And alcohol beverages will not be served in restaurants and hard to find.
- Our guides are fluent in languages, and they are happy to share all what they have known so far, if you’d like skip or add an activity to your daily itinerary feel free to ask your guide.
- During your stay in Sahara Desert (desert camp) your luggage will be transferred directly and safely to your camp.
- Children under 5 years old are free of charge. 6 – 8 (- 70 %). 10 years old is considered as an adult.
Reviews
FAQ
Yes! Absolutely, this twenty-day Morocco tour from Casablanca is available every day.
The early bird catches the warm! As soon as you know your exact dates of your desert trip, contact us.
It depends on the period you’d like to experience Sahara Desert. The tents are well-equipped (enough blankets, hot water, and extra pillows).
- Summer: (end of June – Augusts) light and soft clothes, such as scarves, skirts, slippers, skin protection, and sunglasses. Don’t forget your swimming suit.
- Winter: (October – end of March) warm clothes, sneakers, extra jacket or coat.
The best time to do this 20-day Morocco adventure is all seasons of the year except summer sometimes. You might feel overwhelmed by sandstorms and high temperatures in Sahara desert.
The best way to experience Sahara desert is by camel ride. To enjoy this ancient transport, put comfortable clothes on, loose pants, sneakers and a small bag where you can put some stuff in, like a bottle of water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a camera if you have any.
So many Sahara desert adventures get confused between Sahara Desert of Erg Chigaga and Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi. Both of them would take your breath away! But here is one thing to keep in mind, if you’re looking for a typical lifestyle and would like to stay away from touristy places, then Sahara Desert of Erg Chigaga means you. On the other hand, Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga attracts tons of visitors all over the world, due to its high clean oragned-sand dunes and luxury camps.
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